Yes, even lemonade can be faked. And there’s no shame in that. Only deliciousness. I had slaved and prepared everything from salads to mains, to desserts. Everything was fresh and perfect. Yet, at the end of the party, after all the guests had left and it was just us, the siblings, picking at the last…
Recipes
Are You Always on the Lookout for a Fun, Interesting Salad? This Red Cabbage Salad is Just What You’re Looking for.
Sweet, salty, tart, and tangy… this red cabbage salad is the exciting addition to your meal I make this red cabbage salad for Shabbos, or whenever I’m asked to bring a salad to a meal. It’s different than the typical lettuce-based salad, and I like salads that blend fruits and vegetables. With no lettuce, it…
Rorie’s Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner
What does she do when she can’t prep ahead? Rorie makes grilled chicken cutlets, stir-fried broccoli, and mashed Japanese sweet potatoes. Living Full n’ Free is very simple and delicious but I never said it was easy. Planning ahead, making a weekly menu, organizing, shopping, and cooking is crucial if you want to fill your…
Need a Summer-Worthy Dessert That Pleases Everyone? Get Out Your Waffle Cones.
Ice cream waffle cones aren’t just a treat. They can also be your no-bake solution to dessert. Sure, waffle cones are great for ice cream (did you see these cones that Renee picked up at Wal-Mart?). But you can also use them to serve a dessert that’s customized for each of your guests…and a little…
Is it a cake? Is it a salad? It doesn’t matter, because this sushi appetizer will be gone before you get a chance to think about it.
You’ve made sushi salad before. But never like this. The words “Shabbos Nachamu” might make you think of lots of things. Hoping and praying for redemption. Returning to summer routine. The end of lazy summer days drawing to an end. And…hosting. Or being hosted. Whatever you are up to, make sure to add this incredibly…
Do You Like Fresh Bread or Rolls at Your Break-the-Fast Meal?
Do you enjoy fresh bread with your meal when you break your fast? These whole wheat rolls are quick to prepare and best enjoyed while warm. This recipe came via my sister-in-law, who got it from her cousin, who got it from…I don’t know where before that. But what I do know is that’s how…
If Pizza is On Your Menu, Make it a Grandma Pizza
You read the title, and 90 percent of you thought, “What is Grandma Pizza?” Growing up in New York, my choices at the pizza store were always a slice of pizza or a slice of Sicilian pie. A regular slice of pizza was and is triangle-shaped, with a thinner crust and Sicilian is a square…
30 Minute Thin Crust Pizza Dough
2 14-inch thin crust pizza (or 2 balls of dough) So many great pizza dough recipes need time. And time isn’t always on our side. This dough was originally used to make French bread, but it’s perfect as a thin and crispy pizza dough. A thin crust pizza dough works great when you want to…
This Recipe That Is Not In The Cookbook. But The Picture Sure Is.
I probably should have put it into “Our Table,” because, after all, if it is on the table, it’s deserves to be there. If you own my cookbook Our Table, chances are you wondered why there is this really appetizing and very Italian looking dish on page 81, front and center, yet….no recipe for it. Well,…
Thursdays not the same without cholent? Please even meat-lovers with a hearty pareve cholent.
Is dairy, cheesy food not your thing? This is the nine days meal for you. For some, nine days with no meat is really difficult. For those, it’s not because it’s so difficult to refrain from eating meat, but many simply don’t eat dairy foods on a regular basis. From intolerances to preferences, what do…
